Privacy
Richard Seldes, MD, orthopedic surgeon, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip and Knee Replacements, New York, Queens, Bergen County, Englewood, Hackensack New Jersey
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Richard Seldes MD, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our practice, use our services, or interact with us.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, email address
- Medical Information: Health history, medical records, treatment information
- Payment Information: Billing address, insurance information
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, ethnicity
- Communication Information: Emails, phone call records, SMS consent
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Medical Care: To provide you with medical diagnosis, treatment, and care
- Appointments: To schedule, remind, and confirm appointments
- Billing and Payments: To process payments and manage insurance claims
- Communication: To communicate with you about your health, treatments, and services
- Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Healthcare Providers: Other doctors, nurses, and medical professionals involved in your
- Insurance Companies: To process insurance claims and
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide services such as billing, IT support, and data storage.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or government
5. SMS Consent and Phone Numbers
We respect your privacy regarding SMS communication. Any consent provided for SMS notifications, reminders, or updates is used strictly for communication directly related to your medical care and services at our practice. We do not share your phone numbers or SMS consent with third parties.
6. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include secure servers, encrypted data storage, and restricted access to your information.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Restrictions: Request restrictions on the processing of your information
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and will be effective immediately upon posting.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Richard Seldes MD
740 Broadway,
New York, NY 10003, STE 605
212-604-1367